Super League coach left “disappointed” by star man’s decision to leave

The likes of Leeds Rhinos, Warrington Wolves, Wigan Warriors and Hull KR have all worked to complete signings for 2024 whilst Wakefield Trinity, Castleford Tigers and Hull FC have been wrapped up in immediate transfer business.

Wakefield have signed Josh Griffin, Luke Gale, David Fifita and others, Hull KR have brought in Brad Schneider from the NRL whilst Castleford Tigers have been chasing Kayal Iro and George Burgess to fend off relegation.

Now another immediate signing has been confirmed at Warrington Wolves.

The Wolves have been looking for an immediate signing since the loss of Thomas Mikaele and Josh McGuire and have now brought in Jordy Crowther.

Starting his community career at Westgate Wolves before joining Crigglestone All Blacks, Crowther made a real impact in the junior grades, being spotted and signed to the club’s scholarship system, rising through the ranks, eventually being offered a spot in the first team.

The moment he had been dreaming of as a young player had finally arrived, steeped in tradition and ready to write his name into the Trinity history books, becoming the second youngest player to ever play for the club when he made his debut against Wigan in 2014.

Following a few loan spells in the years that followed, Crowther sharpened his skill set, becoming a regular in 2020, celebrating with a fresh new two-year deal in 2021.

However, with his deal up at the end of the season, the club has agreed to release the 26-year-old from his contract as he heads to the Halliwell Jones for the remainder of 2023.

Wakefield Trinity Head Coach, Mark Applegarth, commented on Jordy’s departure, thanking him for his service to the club. “I wish Jordan all the best moving forward with his career.

“Whilst disappointed, I understand his decision and he leaves with the club’s best wishes. He is somebody I have known a long time and it has been pleasing to see him develop into the person he is today.”

It shouldn’t be as big of a loss for the club after the signing of Josh Griffin from Hull FC beating Castleford to his signature in recent weeks.